Reeds Rains Selby Local Area Guide

Why move to Selby?

Once a mining town, this busy little suburb is fast becoming the go to town for people looking to benefit from affordable accommodation on the cusp of neighbouring cities such as York, Leeds, Doncaster and Hull.

With handy bus and train stations, for those wanting to commute or enjoy a night out, access to York and Leeds is quick and easy at just a short 20-minute train journey.

If you are looking to travel to London, depending on the service, you can be there in as little as 2 hours.

For those with school-aged children, there are four secondary schools nearby including Brayton High School, currently rated Outstanding with Ofsted and Selby High School on Leeds Road, which specialises in science and the arts.

For lovers of the great outdoors, you can take a leisurely stroll along the 6-mile stretch of Selby Canal, which connects to the River Ouse.

Alternatively, head to Brayton and Barff Reservoir which is popular with dog walkers and runners. Not forgetting those with prams and wheelchairs, thanks to the well-maintained access routes, everyone can enjoy this popular circular walk around the reservoir

The team at Reeds Rains Selby are facilitating some fast-moving rental turnarounds. Much to the delight of landlords, often lets are agreed within as little as 2 weeks.

The Local Market in Selby

Typically, 1 bedroom cottages are listed for around £525pcm. The branch manages a variety of properties, up to large executive 5 bedroom options, which bring in a rental income of around £1500pcm.

If you are looking to get on the property ladder, you can expect to pick up a studio flat from as little as £50,000 or if a 5 bedroom family home is your next move then these are priced up to around £600,000 depending on the location and quality of the property.